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Towns near Royton
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Oldham
(1 Mile)*
Oldham sits high on the Pennines, surrounded by hills and offers many vantage points for viewing many miles around. Oldham can be dated back to 865 A.D. when Danish invaders settled here. |
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Shaw
(1 Mile)*
Shaw is a delightful little town which borders the very scenic Saddleworth villages in one direction and borders Oldham in the other. It was once known as the Golden Town as it had the largest number of mills in the whole of England. |
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Moorside
(2 Miles)*
Moorside, Oldham, is indeed beside the moors. Only a ‘cockstride' away (meaning:-adjacent to) are the Saddleworth moors and the beautiful Saddleworth villages, five in all. |
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Milnrow
(2 Miles)*
Junction 21 on the M62 is where you will find Milnrow. Although Milnrow's history goes back to the Norman Conquest it is remembered for wool and the weaving of wool. |
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New Hey
(3 Miles)*
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Castleton
(3 Miles)*
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Lees
(3 Miles)*
Although the village of Lees dates back to the 14th Century it wasn't until the 19th Century that the village gained recognition due to its mineral springs. Eleven cotton mills were built in Lees which totally changed its character. |
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Hollinwood
(3 Miles)*
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Failsworth
(3 Miles)*
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Rochdale
(4 Miles)*
Visit the borough of Rochdale and you will find a wealth of fascinating heritage and beautiful countryside that makes this a great area to explore. |
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Moston
(4 Miles)*
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Delph
(4 Miles)*
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New Delph
(4 Miles)*
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Birch
(4 Miles)*
Birch-in-Heywood is a small village situated on the road between Hopwood, Heywood and Rhodes. It's believed to have been formed around the mill which is now used for industrial purposes. |
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Middleton (Gt Mcr)
(4 Miles)*
Middleton is more than just another 19th century industrial Lancashire town; it is an ancient place and has much that remains from an illustrious past. |
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